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Kerry F. Kelly is a seasoned communications expert with a proven track record of driving strategic communications, media relations, and crisis communications for top-tier organizations. As a Partner at Kekst CNC, she has spearheaded high-profile campaigns, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and securing media placements. Her extensive experience spans over two decades, with notable stints at Change Healthcare, Springboard Enterprises, and FTI Consulting, where she has honed her expertise in editing, management, and corporate communications. Kelly holds a Master of Arts degree from Emerson College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Assumption University, with a Junior Year Abroad in Art History from Richmond College, London.

Experience

  • Kekst CNC
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
    • Partner
      • Feb 2021 - Present
      • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    • Vice President, External Communications
      • Feb 2018 - Feb 2021
      • Newton, MA

  • Springboard Enterprises
    • Greater Boston Area
    • Advisor
      • 2017 - 2019
      • Greater Boston Area

      Since 2000, Springboard Enterprises has served as a resource hub of influencers, investors and innovators engaged in helping women build big businesses. Springboard sources, coaches, showcases and supports women-led growth companies seeking investment of financial and human capital for product development and expansion.684 women-led companies have participated in Springboard’s accelerator programs; raising $7.9 billion, creating tens of thousands of new jobs, and generating billions of dollars in annual revenues. 81% of Springboard companies are still in business as independent or merged entities, including 15 IPOs, and many are the technology engines of publicly traded companies.

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Mar 2015 - Feb 2018

    • Senior Vice President, Financial Services
      • Apr 2010 - Apr 2015

    • Vice President, Technology & Energy
      • Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

    • Assistant Vice President, Technology
      • Oct 2006 - Apr 2008

  • Marenghi Group
    • Westwood, MA
    • Account Supervisor
      • Jan 2004 - May 2005
      • Westwood, MA

      Oversaw communications efforts for high tech accounts including Concerto Software, BCGI and Forrester Research.

    • Senior Publicist
      • Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

      Managed publicity efforts in support of new books by established high tech authors. Implemented grass-roots campaigns including outreach to work groups and online forums to integrate authors into the ongoing dialogue to secure positive interactions and feedback for booksWorked with key industry influencers to secure positive book reviews

    • Account Supervisor
      • Jan 2000 - Sep 2001

      Led communications efforts for accounts including The New York Times Digital, Work.com (Joint venture of Dow Jones and Excite@Home) and McGraw-Hill Publishing Company. Worked with the executive teams at these companies to craft messaging, secure media placements and oversee product announcements.

  • The Portico Group
    • Lexington, MA
    • Senior Account Executive
      • Sep 1997 - Dec 1999
      • Lexington, MA

      Worked on accounts ranging from large, corporate entities such as IDG Corporate, Office of the CEO – Patrick McGovern, to recently-funded start-ups including Abuzz, an online intelligence sharing network (acquired by The New York Times Company) and The Industry Standard magazine.

    • Account Executive
      • Sep 1995 - Sep 1997
      • Boston, MA

      Oversaw communications for Compaq Computer commercial desktop division. Conducted executive media tours, proactively positioned and placed division spokesman as an expert source for trade media journalists. Aided in development of industry analyst presentations.

    • Senior Marketing Specialist
      • Jul 1990 - Sep 1995
      • Cambridge, MA

      Started with Ziff-Davis in 1990 with PCWeek (now eWeek) as a senior advertising coordinator. Moved to Ziff-Davis Interactive as a marketing coordinator. Ended up as part of the launch team for ZDNet as the senior marketing specialist.

Education

  • 1993 - 1995
    Emerson College
    Master of Arts (MA), Writing, General
  • 1986 - 1990
    Assumption University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), English and Art History
  • 1989 - 1989
    Richmond College, London, England
    Junior Year Abroad, Art History

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